Bringing your own computer

Most students bring their own computers and mobile devices to university. You may find it useful to consider whether your studies will involve using specialist software or equipment, which require a powerful computer or a specific operating system, before buying a device.

Printing and photocopying

Important

Do not buy print credits before you have registered. They will not be added to your account and you will lose money. We do not give refunds for unused print credit.

Blackboard

Blackboard is our online learning environment to support and enhance your learning. Your tutor may use it for:

course notes

presentations

reading lists

assignment details

other study resources.

Blackboard provides a range of tools for online communication, collaboration and assessment. You can also see and download information and templates for Personal Development Planning (PDP) as well as tools for study skills training.

Data storage service - Filestore

You should save your important files and documents in a secure location. Our Filestore is backed up automatically and scanned for viruses or malware. Other options for data storage include Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive.

Cloud storage - Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive provides large cloud storage for you to upload and store files. You can access these files from anywhere.

Access online resources away from the University campus

Many resources are available to use both on site and outside of the University. You can access many resources using the Student Remote Desktop. The Student Remote Desktop works in exactly the same way as if you were using a computer on campus.

Services and resources

Stay safe online

Please beware of phishing emails claiming to come from the official student finance bodies and asking for account details. Genuine loan companies will never email you directly to ask for personal information. If you receive a suspicious email, don’t follow any enclosed links or disclose any security details, but report it to the IT Service Desk service-desk@bristol.ac.uk.

Only ever log into your account through the relevant official website.